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Laparoscopic repair of a strangulated Bochdalek hernia

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Background Bochdalek herniae are rare. They are usually repaired by open abdominal surgery or by a thoracic video-assisted approach. When strangulated and in a compromised patient the options are fewer.

Aim To describe a case treated by a laparoscopic approach.

Results The procedure was technically difficult, but the patient recovered without recurrence.

Conclusion Laparoscopic repair is possible even with strangulation.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

    CO McDonnell, P Naughton, A Aziz & TN Walsh

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McDonnell, C., Naughton, P., Aziz, A. et al. Laparoscopic repair of a strangulated Bochdalek hernia. Ir J Med Sci 172, 145–146 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02914503

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